24 h. ago Call for a baseline study on electronic waste management in Pakistan

Climate Change Ministry steps up efforts to tackle e-waste challenge under Basel Convention A high-level consultative meeting was convened at

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6 d. ago Flash floods, heavy rains claim 64 lives in a week across Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Flash floods and heavy rains have claimed the lives of 64 people and injured 117 across Pakistan in the past week, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reported the highest toll, with 23 deaths, including 10 children. Fourteen victims were swept away by flash floods in the Swat Valley. In […]

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7 d. ago Ahsan Iqbal warns: Pakistan’s population headed for 386 million by 2050

ISLAMABAD – Federal Minister for Planning, Ahsan Iqbal, chaired a high-level meeting on population management, calling it a national emergency. He warned that Pakistan’s 2.55% population growth rate could push the population beyond 386 million by 2050. The Minister stressed that family size affects every aspect of life—health, education, and jobs—and urged national coordination to […]

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7 d. ago Pakistan’s extreme rain and floods kill 64 in one week, warns govt

Heavy downpours and flash floods have killed 64 people and injured 117 across Pakistan over the past week, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reported. The latest deaths underscore the growing severity of climate-driven weather events. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa saw the worst impact, with 23 lives lost, including 10 children. In the Swat Valley, 14 people […]

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1 week ago Power play: Pakistan girls netball team thrashes Saudi Arabia 71

Pakistan’s girls netball team won a big game against Saudi Arabia in South Korea. They scored 71 goals. Saudi Arabia managed only 15. The win showed Pakistan’s strong skill and teamwork. The match took place at the Asian Youth Girls Netball Championship. Pakistan’s players, like Lia Raza Shah and Samia Safdar, played very well. Their […]

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1 week ago GLOF alert issued as early monsoon sets in, flash floods expected

ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued multiple alerts across Pakistan, warning of potential Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF), flash floods, landslides, and heavy rainfall in both northern and southern regions over the next 24 hours. The warning comes as a combination of high temperatures, intensified monsoon currents, and a westerly wave increases […]

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2 w. ago Hong Kong based fund manager Pinebridge implicated in $150 million TRGP fraud

KARACHI: In a scathing 52-page decision, the Sindh High Court has found that TRG Pakistan’s management was acting fraudulently and that Bermuda-based Greentree Holdings historic and prospective purchase of TRG shares were illegal, fraudulent and oppressive. The Sindh High Court has further directed TRGP to immediately hold board elections that have been overdue and illegally […]

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2 w. ago Babar Azam and Shadab Khan set to light up BBL 15, says former Aussie Pacer

Former Australian fast bowler and Sydney Thunder General Manager, Trent Copeland, has praised the inclusion of Pakistan’s Babar Azam and Shadab Khan in the 15th edition of the Big Bash League (BBL). Copeland expressed his excitement in a video shared on BBL’s official social media channels, calling their participation “magic” for the league. Babar Azam, […]

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2 w. ago Privatisation commission advances plans for power firms and Pakistan international airlines

The Privatisation Commission has taken key steps to boost reforms by starting the process to appoint financial advisers for four power distribution companies and two power generation plants. At the same time, it received strong interest from eight parties for managing Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Ltd (PIACL). This move aims to speed up privatisation and […]

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3 w. ago IWMI launches digital tools to improve water and climate planning

ISLAMABAD – Three new digital platforms have been launched to help Pakistan better manage its water, food, and energy resources,

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3 w. ago Pakistan keen to benefit from UAE’s experiences in modern management system: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said the United Arab Emirates (USE) has positioned its country among the developed countries with its modern management system, and Pakistan was keen to benefit from its experiences. The prime minister made these remarks in a meeting with UAE’s Deputy Minister of Cabinet Affairs for Competitiveness and Knowledge […]

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3 w. ago Warm welcome for Uzbekistan airways’ first direct flight to Islamabad

ISLAMABAD – The inaugural direct flight of Uzbekistan Airways from Tashkent landed at Islamabad International Airport on Saturday, where it received a warm and enthusiastic welcome from Pakistani officials. The Uzbek Ambassador to Pakistan, Alisher Tukhtaev, along with senior officials including PTDC Managing Director Aftab ur Rehman Rana, Airport Manager Syed Aftab Ali Shah Gilani, […]

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3 w. ago LUMS Hosts UX Pakistan 2025: The Country’s Largest Design Conference Promoting Human

The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) recently hosted the 8th edition of UX Pakistan 2025, the country’s largest and longest-running design conference, bringing together a vibrant assembly of designers, technologists, educators, and thought leaders from across Pakistan and beyond. With the theme “Design for Social Impact”, the two-day event marked a pivotal moment in […]

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3 w. ago Finance minister retracts 10% electricity surcharge proposal amid IMF concerns

Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has withdrawn his earlier proposal to impose a 10% surcharge on electricity bills. This reversal surprised many, especially since Pakistan had assured the IMF that the surcharge would help manage circular debt repayments. The announcement came just a day after Aurangzeb suggested the surcharge during his budget speech. Aurangzeb clarified that […]

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